Never thought much about American blades until until I sent a Torry to Glenn at Gemstar and he made me the tequila sunrise, which was posted here and not only does it look good, but it shaves very, very well. I would put it up against anything. I have two others which also shave well, but I don't know the name of this razor. It has a different profile and just shaves very well better than the other two IMH0